Community Blogs

Global, Global

• Mar 21

CV vs resume depends on country: US prefers 1-2 page resumes, UK/Europe uses 2-3 page CVs. Photo requirements vary. Match format to target country expectations.

The Expat Collective

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London, United Kingdom

• Mar 21

Only 20% of Britons live in the countryside despite 80% dreaming of it. Village life is warm, eccentric, centered on pubs and post offices. Expensive property.

Priya Sharma

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Amsterdam, Netherlands

• Mar 21

Dutch children start primary school at age 4, with compulsory education from 5. Eight-year cycle through multiple pedagogic approaches. Free state-funded education.

James Van Der Berg

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Bern, Switzerland

• Mar 21

Yes, foreigners can open Swiss bank accounts with proper documentation. Standard accounts cost CHF 5-15/month. Process takes 1-4 weeks. Easier to open in person.

Ingrid Vogler

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Canberra, Australia

• Mar 21

No, Australia doesn't have inheritance tax, but estate taxes are paid before distributions. Expats may owe taxes in their home country on Australian inheritances.

James O'Connor

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Amsterdam, Netherlands

• Mar 20

The Cost Challenge Global costs have risen significantly in recent years, and the Netherlands is no exception. Inflation has stabilized around 3% but remains el...

James Van Der Berg

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Brussels, Belgium

• Mar 20

A GBP account can be useful if you’re paid in pounds, need to support family in the UK, or want to hold GBP alongside euros. Belgian banks and international pro...

Sophie Van Den Berg

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Tokyo, Japan

• Mar 20

If you live in Japan, whether on a work visa, with permanent residency, or as a naturalized citizen, you may want your family to join you indefinitely. If they ...

Sarah Tanaka

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Brussels, Belgium

• Mar 20

Belgium is an ideal place to experience a diverse European life. As it borders France, Germany, and the Netherlands, its unique culture enjoys elements of ea...

Sophie Van Den Berg

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Berlin, Germany

• Mar 20

Opening a bank account in Germany is vital to setting up your new German life. You need to arrange utilities for your new home, arrange German TV and internet s...

David Miller

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Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

• Mar 19

So, you’re bringing new life into the world – or thinking about it. Congratulations! With the right research, preparation, and support, having a baby in Saudi A...

Fatima Hassan

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Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

• Mar 19

New expats should be aware that opening a bank account in Saudi Arabia can be a long process. Therefore, they might want to budget enough cash to tide them o...

Fatima Hassan

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Worldwide, Global

• Mar 19

Why Financial Planning Becomes Critical for Expat FamiliesExpatriate finances are uniquely complicated. Your wealth and assets sit suspended between two countri...

The Expat Collective

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Doha, Qatar

• Mar 18

With people from all over the globe living on this peninsula, you’ll find a range of options within the education system in Qatar. From various languages of ins...

Ahmed Al-Rashid

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Bangkok, Thailand

• Mar 18

Hospitals in Thailand consist of public and private entities, which anyone in Thailand can access. However, newcomers to Thailand mainly receive medical care th...

Lisa Thompson

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